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For more than 100 years the Society of Professional Journalists has been dedicated to encouraging a climate in which journalism can be practiced more freely and fully, stimulating high standards and ethical behavior in the practice of journalism and perpetuating a free press.

About the Foundation

Since its founding in 1961, the Sigma Delta Chi Foundation has promoted excellence and ethics in journalism. The SDX Foundation is a tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) organization that supports the educational programs of the Society of Professional Journalists and serves the professional needs of journalists and students pursuing careers in journalism.

Excellence in Journalism 2015Sept 18-20, 2015 – Orlando

Excellence in Journalism is the national journalism conference of the Society of Professional Journalists and the Radio Television Digital News Association. Join us in September in Orlando for training, networking, workshops and more!

SPJ News

SPJ Blogs: Newest Posts

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Connect with SPJ

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Upcoming Eventsand Deadlines

Become an SPJ Member

For more than 100 years the Society of Professional Journalists has been dedicated to encouraging a climate in which journalism can be practiced more freely and fully, stimulating high standards and ethical behavior in the practice of journalism and perpetuating a free press.

About the Foundation

Since its founding in 1961, the Sigma Delta Chi Foundation has promoted excellence and ethics in journalism. The SDX Foundation is a tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) organization that supports the educational programs of the Society of Professional Journalists and serves the professional needs of journalists and students pursuing careers in journalism.

Excellence in Journalism 2015Sept 18-20, 2015 – Orlando

Excellence in Journalism is the national journalism conference of the Society of Professional Journalists and the Radio Television Digital News Association. Join us in September in Orlando for training, networking, workshops and more!

The Society of Professional Journalists congratulates the 2003 Mark of Excellence regional award winners. All winners were recognized at regional conferences nationwide throughout March, April and May. SPJ received more than 3,200 entries from undergraduate students for this year’s contest.

The Society of Professional Journalists works to improve and protect journalism. SPJ is dedicated to encouraging the free practice of journalism and stimulating high standards of ethical behavior. Founded in 1909 as Sigma Delta Chi, and based in Indianapolis, SPJ promotes the free flow of information vital to a well-informed public, works to inspire and educate the next generation of journalists, and protects First Amendment guarantees of freedom of speech and press.

Best All-Around Daily NewspaperFirst Place — The Daily Tar Heel, UNC-Chapel HillSecond Place — The Diamondback, University of MarylandThird Place — The Hilltop, Howard University

Best All-Around Non-Daily NewspaperFirst Place — The GW Hatchet, George Washington UniversitySecond Place — The Breeze, James Madison UniversityThird Place — (tie) The East Carolinian and The Towerlight, Towson University

Best All-Around Weekly NewspaperFirst Place — The Bullet, Mary Washington CollegeSecond Place — The Echo, N.C. Central UniversityThird Place — The Marlin Chronicle, Virginia Wesleyan University

Television Spot NewsFirst Place — Kasey Gardner, University of Maryland

Television General NewsFirst Place — Dana Hackett, University of North Carolina, Chapel HillSecond Place — Dana HackettThird Place — Amanda Johnson, University of MarylandHonorable Mention -- Patty Robins, Virginia Commonwealth University

Online Feature ReportingFirst Place — Sarah Schaffer, Adam Newman, University of Maryland Second Place — Robert Cunard, Virginia Commonwealth UniversityThird Place — Jeff Nelson, George Washington University

General News Reporting1st--Jamie Sims, University of South Alabama2nd--Deepika Rao, University of Georgia3rd--Patricia Xavier, University of Central FloridaHonorable Mention--Tracy Swartz, University or FloridaHonorable Mention--Vanessa Garnica, University of South Florida

3rd (tie)--George L. Jones, Troy State UniversityHonorable Mention--Kent Babb, University of South Carolina

Daily Student Newspaper1st--The Independent Florida Alligator, University of Florida 2nd--The Red and Black, University of Georgia3rd (tie)--The Daily Beacon, University of Tennessee3rd (tie)--The Oracle, University of South Florida

Non-daily student paper (published 2-4 times a week)1st--The Future, University of Central Florida

Non-daily student paper (published less than twice a week)1st--The Tropolitan, Troy State University2nd--The Vanguard, University of South Alabama3rd--The Carolina Reporter, University of South Carolina

Nonfiction magazine article1st--Brandon Battey, University of Florida 2nd--Nate Millado, University of Florida3rd--Kent Babb, University of South Carolina

Magazine, published once a year1st—Mahout, University of Alabama2nd—Gallery, Walters State Community College3rd—Horizons, University of Alabama

Magazine, more than once a year1st--Orange & Blue, University of Florida2nd—Journey, Florida A&M University

Spot News Photography1st--Luisa Morenilla, University of Alabama

General News Photography2nd--Megan Summers, University of Georgia1st--Phil Watson, University of South Carolina

Feature Photography1st--Daron Dean, University of Florida2nd--Elissa Eubanks, University of Georgia3rd--Dan McLaughlin, University of GeorgiaHonorable Mention--Luisa Morenilla, University of Alabama

Photo Illustration1st--Laura Shill, University of Alabama2nd--Laura Shill, University of Alabama3rd--Amy Floyd, University of Florida

Sports Photography1st--Laura Headlee , University of Tennessee2nd--Brett Hart, University of Central Florida3rd--Laura Shill, University of Alabama

Radio Spot News Reporting1st--Mitch Sklawer, University of Florida2nd--Mandie Trimble, University of Alabama3rd--Adam Higman, University of FloridaHonorable Mention--Robert Puppione, University of Alabama

Radio Feature1st--Matt Mauro, University of Florida2nd--Justin Grayson, Florida A&M University3rd--Jeff Butera , University of FloridaHonorable Mention--Mandie Trimble , University of Alabama

Radio In-Depth Reporting1st--Christine Muller, University of Florida2nd--Mitch Sklawer, University of Florida3rd--Michelle Smith, University of Florida

Radio Sports Reporting2nd--Josh Hines, University of Florida1st--Elton Gumbel III, Florida A&M University

Radio Daily Newscast1st--WRUF Staff, University of Florida

Television Spot News Reporting1st--Meredith Wood, University of Alabama2nd--Lena Fernandez, University of Miami3rd--Heidi McGuire, University of South Carolina

Television General News Reporting3rd--Stephen Webster, University of Miami2nd--Andy Fields, University of South Carolina1st--Adria Bradshaw, University of South Carolina

Television Feature1st--Farnaz Javid and Carlos Torres, University of Florida 2nd--Catherine Chubb, University of Miami 3rd (tie)--Patricia Burkett, University of South Carolina3rd (tie)--Bryan Cox, University of South Carolina